#93D5F2 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan reads as a soft, airy tone with a dusty finish. Its low chroma makes it an excellent choice for UI backgrounds where you need high readability for black text, offering a solid 13.0:1 contrast ratio. Because it can appear washed out against pure white, try pairing it with darker navy or charcoal tones. The hex code for this color is #93d5f2.
Questions about #93d5f2
What is #93d5f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93d5f2 is rgb(147, 213, 242), in HSL hsl(198, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 39%, 12%, 0%, 5%.
What design aesthetic does #93d5f2 create in UI layouts?
This color creates a calm and professional atmosphere in digital interfaces due to its dusty, low-chroma finish. It functions effectively as a subtle background tone that avoids the harsh glare often associated with more saturated or vibrant cyan hues.
Is #93d5f2 readable on white or black?
#93d5f2 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.